# buddy vs busy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### buddy
*noun · IPA /ˈbʌd.i/ · frequency rank #3,603*
A friend or casual acquaintance.

### busy
*adjective · IPA /ˈbɪz.i/ · frequency rank #1,812*
Crowded with business or activities; having a great deal going on.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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